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Magaly

Quick answerMagaly is a modern feminine name derived from Margaret, which comes from the Greek name Margareites, meaning "pearl." It is primarily a Spanish and Latin American diminutive or variant form of Margaret, popularized in the 20th century.

Greek · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,087
TrendStable
Peak year2001
Syllables3
OriginGreek
LanguageSpanish
CultureLatin American
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 4
Global rank#1,033

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Magaly

Magaly is a modern feminine name derived from Margaret, which comes from the Greek name Margareites, meaning "pearl." It is primarily a Spanish and Latin American diminutive or variant form of Margaret, popularized in the 20th century.

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Etymology

Magaly is a modern feminine name derived from Margaret, which comes from the Greek name Margareites, meaning "pearl." It is primarily a Spanish and Latin American diminutive or variant form of Margaret, popularized in the 20th century.

Magaly currently ranks #3,087 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.

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